Datça Guide

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Table of contents

1. Datça 322 routes in Crag

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1 Indian Man 2 Çocuklar 3 Karia Yolu 4 Aslama 5 Domuzbükü 6 Karain 7 Sucuk 8 Balık 9 Hızırşah 10 L'Oeil du Cyclope 11 Yenikale 12 Canyon 13 Emecik

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All Sport climbing

Lat / Long: 36.751061, 27.682735

summary

Datça is often called the new Turkish gem in the climbing press. Tufa-rich limestone cliffs and a beautiful coastline offer everything your heart desires for a climbing trip.

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Datça is often called the new Turkish gem in the climbing press. Tufa-rich limestone cliffs and a beautiful coastline offer everything your heart desires for a climbing trip.

Climbing ranges from easy grades bolted for beginners and kids to the highest grades in steep caves including some multi-pitch routes. The rock quality is extraordinary and sectors offer all orientations making climbing possible all year. That being said, the best time to come to Datça is fall to spring. Early fall and late spring may require you to chase the shade while winter can become unpleasantly cold with northerly winds, but there is always this sunny crag that makes climbing pleasant even on the worst of days. As many of the sectors are steep (or below tall overhangs), climbing is often possible in the rain that typically is more frequent starting late December to February. Some of the tufa lines might become wet in January but then again, the choice is so big that you will always find some dry rock.

Most of the crags around Datça are just a few minutes away from the city. The main crag and the reason for many to visit Datça is Indian Man with its impressive main cave called Can Baba. Even if you spend most of your time up there don’t forget to explore some of the other sectors as well.

Indian Man with its sectors Uzak Zurafa, Can Baba, Ejderha, Ay, Shaman, Papynosaure and Nastrolopitheque holds about two thirds of the routes around Datça and there are literally all styles of climbing and grade ranges at your disposition. Opposite of Indian Man is the small sector Çocuklar (“kids”) which is great for beginners and kids with very well bolted lines. Just a bit further up the road from Indian Man are the “morning sectors” for hotter days called Domuzbükü, Karain (another small cave), and Sucuk and the multi-pitch cliff Karia Yolu. Across the valley of Sucuk is the short and bouldery sector of Balık and on the north side of Indian Man is the small sector Yenikale, another good destination for hotter days. Located above the village of Hızırşah is the sector with the same name. An ideal cliff for hot days as it is oriented north and well ventilated. On the north side of the peninsula is the area called canyon with several sectors. The drive alone is worth the visit and you will encounter great, hard and long lines that see little traffic there. The sector Les Frouzes is amongst the most impressive cliffs on the peninsula and the potential for more developments is endless. This is also true for the small sector of Emecik east of Datça that offers vertical climbing on chert and offers amazing views on cold and windy days.

Rest Day Activities

Datça offers plenty of activities for rest days. For those who want to explore the coast check out any of the sections of the Carian Trail, a 820km long distance hiking trail mostly following the coast in south-western Turkey. You can jump on it from almost anywhere on the Datça peninsula and it will take you to secluded beaches and through a great country side at any stretch you pick. Easiest is to just start out west of Datça but all sections further west and on the northern coast of the peninsula are beautiful.

For those with a taste of history drive west to Knidos and visit the ruins but don’t forget to enjoy the views and take a short hike to the lighthouse. Stop on the way and buy honey, almonds or olives from a local farmer.

Go kite-surfing in Gökova (between Marmaris and Muğla), one of the most famous kite-surfing spots worldwide. It can be quite crowded though.

Hang out on the beach, try Pembe Beach (pink beach) to start with. Continue the road from Domuzbükü left until it heads east and then take the first right that takes you down on a winding road to the beach. This is also a nice entry point for the Carian Trail that you can hike from there to the east or west.

Another great place to explore for those that enjoy lost places is Mersincik on the north western end of the peninsula. Drive to Cumalı and take a right. This rather rough road will take you high up and then down to the northern coast. Hike east from there to find amazing beaches and plenty of cliffs that wait to be developed!

If you need help with anything around Datça contact local guide Aykut Özalp or +905383285657

approach

You may reach Datça by various means and via different destinations:

• Fly into Dalaman and take a taxi bus leaving almost after every flight arriving (2 to 3 hours).
• Fly into Bodrum and take a short ferry ride over to Datça. Be sure to check the schedule as the ferry runs not every day during winter.
• Fly to Izmir and drive to Datça which will take between 4 and 5 hours.
• Drive from Antalya (about 5 hours drive along the coast), a great option if you also plan on climbing in Geyikbayırı.
• Take a ferry from Kalymnos, Greece to Bodrum and from there to Datça (check if the ferry is running as the schedule varies depending on the season).

where to stay

The best place to stay near the main climbing areas is Datça Base Camp. It offers camping and a few bungalows to rent and some space for caravans. It is also a good place to meet other climbers and to obtain the latest beta.

A pension near the climbing area is Art Olive - 0532 228 00 96

Alternatively, check one of the many pensions or boutique hotels in Datça and rent a scooter or car to move around.

ethic

You are in a mediterranean environment with sometimes strong winds and dry forrests. It is absolutely forbidden to make fires or camp in the nature. Any wrong doing might result in closing of this beautiful climbing spot!

New bolting should only be done using stainless steel glue-in bolts!

history

Datça is a relatively recent addition on the climbing map. The area was discovered by olivier, a Swiss mountain guide, who also did most of the development in the years 2013 to 2016 with the support of climbers from France, Turkey and elsewhere. You will read many names in the route history in this guide but to name a few of the most prolific bolters there are Adrien Boulon, Nicolas Nastorg, Emrah Özbay, Zorbey Aktuyun, Evren Kirazli, Yvan Muscat, Werner Luneau, Fabrice Pini, Aykut Knidost, Rafsta, Lucien Abbet and Klemen Becan.

Most of the bolting was financed by Olivier Nicolet, Adrien Boulon and Yvan Muscat and through generous donations by climbers such as Fabrice Pini, Claudia Schrotter and Pierre Morand.

A big thank you goes to Sumeyra Çakiroglu, Faruk Yavuz, Kurtulus Canbey and Yasin Kolasin who helped dealing with local authorities and in so many ways with the development of climbing in Datça.

1.1. Indian Man 160 routes in Cliff

3 2 4 1 7 5 6

1 Sektor Ay 2 Ejderha 3 Can Baba 4 Uzak Zürafa 5 Shaman 6 Papinosaure 7 Nastrolopitheque

Summary:

Lat / Long: 36.725082, 27.619802

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Do you see the head? Legend has it that two brothers were fighting on the Datça peninsula. To stop the fighting, the father laid down between the 2, separating the peninsula and creating peace. Today, we just see his face when driving towards Datça...

Indian Man is the epicenter of climbing in Datça with multiple sectors and hundreds of routes in all grades. The cave of Can Baba, for many the reason to visit Datça, can be found here as well as Uzak Zürafa with its many long and mostly easier routes. Cold days are great for the sectors Shaman, Papinosaure and Nastrolopitheque.

For those who love a short approach check out Sektor Ay at the bottom of the valley. A sunny cliff with routes in many grades is Ejderha, located just below Can Baba and also easy to reach from Sektor Ay by following the cliff line up.

Although you might be tempted to climb at Indian Man only during your visit, do not forget to check out them many other cliffs located around Datça.

approach

From Datça drive in direction of Marmaris until you reach Reşadiye (about 5km from the center of Datça). At the traffic light take a left in direction of Knidos and the ferry for Bodrum. Shortly after that, follow the signs for Knidos (take a left in direction West) and follow the road for about 2km until you see a Y-junction turn off on your left on a dirt road (there might be a sign for Yeşil Bahçe). Follow this dirt road until you see a big camp / picknick area on the right and a turn-off to the left that leads down to the wash. Park either here (36.72888, 27.62483) or continue across the wash and for about 100 meters to the parking along the road (just very few spots) (36.72393, 27.62276).

Follow the details for each sector from here.

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1.1.1. Sektor Ay 10 routes in Cliff

Summary:

All Sport climbing

Lat / Long: 36.725083, 27.621900

description

Ay means moon in Turkish. This sector offers perfect vertical rock full of minipockets, sometimes sharp, great technical climbing with a very short approach. The sector is in the sun almost all day but the base is shaded by trees.

approach

You have 2 choices to approach this cliff. If you are already up at the cave follow the trail down along the cliff passing at sector Ejderha and leading further down. It is relatively well marked. Eventually it will lead you to Sektor Ay.

If you just want to climb at Sektor Ay, you may as well park as for Can Baba. Then enter the wash and hike downstream for about 50m until you find a well marked trail going up left and leading you to the sector.

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		Route	Grade	Style		Selected ascents
1		Les spaghettis du paradis Set: olivier	6b	Sport 25m
2		Susadım Set: Fabrice Pini	6b+	Sport 35m, 17
3		Ay Set: Fabrice Pini	6c+	Sport 33m
4		Macarnator Set: olivier	6a+	Sport 27m
5		★★ Bonfile pene Set: olivier	6b	Sport 27m
6		★★ Köfte party Set: olivier	6a+	Sport 27m, 14
7		Pure Pocket The name says it all! Set: olivier	6c+	Sport 20m, 8
8		★★★ Isviçre peyniri / Swiss cheese Pockets all the way. Set: Carla Häsler & olivier	6c	Sport 18m, 8
9		★★ Süper karga Start left of the big grey tufa, just behind the tree. Set: olivier	6b	Sport 18m, 8
10		★★ Rüyalar rutubetli Goes up right of the big grey tufa and right of the tree. Set: Yannick Bonnin	6a+	Sport 15m, 7

1.1.2. Ejderha 13 routes in Cliff

Summary:

All Sport climbing

Lat / Long: 36.725706, 27.620834

description

Ejderha means dragon in Turkish. Long slabs and vertical grey rock full of pockets, not only ideal for beginners… A good place for colder days but the base is not the most comfortable one, especially for kids.

approach

Hike up as for Can Baba and follow the cliff down for a little bit on the far right side.

Alternatively you may hike up from Sektor Ay along the cliff.

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		Route	Grade	Style		Selected ascents
1		★ Parmak rendesi Goes up left of the big crack following the ramp. Set: olivier, Jan 2015	5c+	Sport 20m
2		Canavar Set: olivier, Jan 2015	8a	Sport 35m
3		★★ Gamba gamba Set: Torsten Hans, Jan 2015	7a	Sport 25m
4		★ Drilling instructor Set: Torsten Hans, Jan 2015	7a+	Sport 20m
5		Dans le pantalon Set: Lucien Abbet & olivier, Jan 2016	6c+	Sport 20m
6		★★ Dişsiz Set: olivier, Dec 2014	5c+	Sport 35m
7		★★ Variante Set: Lucien Abbet & olivier, Jan 2016	6a	Sport 35m
8		Furie Nocturne Set: olivier, Dec 2014	6b+/c	Sport 35m
9		Ejderha Set: olivier, Dec 2014	6c+	Sport 35m
10		Black Block Set: Rafsta, Dec 2014	7	Sport 20m
11		Bread and roses Set: Rafsta, Dec 2014	7c+	Sport 15m
12		4 in a pocket Set: Rafsta, Dec 2014	7	Sport 20m
13		YetToBeNamed_02 Set: Rafsta, Dec 2014	7b+	Sport 15m

1.1.3. Can Baba 57 routes in Cliff

Summary:

All Sport climbing

Lat / Long: 36.725916, 27.620394

description

The Big cave, dedicated to the really famous Turkish poet Can Ucel, Can Baba is one of the most impressive tufa caves around. The bottom of the cliff is super comfortable and well protected from rain.

The left side of the cave (starting with "Knidos") is first in the shade, the right, south facing side (starting with "Bouldervar") is in the shade from mid-afternoon on.

approach

From the parking for Indian Man hike back until the road is closest to the wash and look out for cairns to find a well marked trail crossing the wash and leading up to the cliff.

Alternatively you may also hike up from Sektor Ay on a steeper trail along the cliff.

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		Route	Grade	Style		Selected ascents
1		★★ Milkyway Set: Rafsta, Nov 2014	7c+	Sport 45m, 20
2		★★★ Solucan An epic and endless ride along the single black tufa. Set: Adam Okrasinski & olivier, Oct 2014	8a	Sport 45m
3		Esperanto Set: Rafsta, Nov 2014	8c	Sport 45m, 21
4		Busca show L1 Set: Ivan Muscat, Nov 2015	8b	Sport 30m, 9
5		Busca show L2 Full length of Busca show, pass right at the anchor. Set: Ivan Muscat, Nov 2015	8c+	Sport 70m
6		★★ Chere Mobilière A short, technical climb with a sting at the end. Set: Werner Luneau, 2014	7c	Sport 18m, 7
7		Kebabomaniac Takes a "loop" to the right on some of the same holds as Black Hole before following the tufa up high. Set: olivier, Feb 2015	8a+	Sport 32m, 15
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		Route	Grade	Style		Selected ascents
8		★★★ Black Hole Another classic at the entrance of the cave. An awesome combination of technical climbing with a low crux leads to some great, sometimes reachy moves on often good holds before a heart-breaking finish to the black hole... Set: Werner Luneau, 2014	7c+	Sport 34m, 12
9		Fire in the black hole L2 Extension 1 of Black Hole. Climbs 9 more bolts from pitch 1. Set: Adrien Boulon, Nov 2015	8a	Sport 55m, 21
10		Fire in the black hole L3 Extension of "Fire in the black hole L2". Set: Adrien Boulon, Nov 2015	8b+	Sport 65m
11		Radio Datça Set: Benjamin Coup, Nov 2015	7c+	Sport 35m, 11
12		Breizh île Extension of "Radio Datça". Initially graded 8b+ but after a hold broke regraded to 8c by Gé Pouvreau. FFA: Gé Pouvreau Set: Ivan Muscat, Nov 2015	8c	Sport 50m
13		★★★ Knidos Starts on the same short slab as "Datça Rodeo" but takes the left line of bolts after that. Set: Zorbey Aktuyun, 2013	7c	Sport 35m, 14
14		Necke moyen to beguen tôl Extension of Knidos. Set: Ivan Muscat, Nov 2015	8b+	Sport 70m
15		★★★ Datça Rodeo Starts behind the olive tree with a short slab before the action kicks in. Great tufa climbing for the full length high into the cave. Set: olivier, 2014	7b+	Sport 35m, 17
16		★★★ Yelmek Set: Fabrice Pini, 2014	7b+	Sport 24m
17		★★★ Üstsüz Same first 3 bolts as Yelmek, then go right. Set: Fabrice Pini, 2014	7b	Sport 26m
18		Tubular Bell A variant of Üstsüz branching out right at the tufas. Set: Michel Piola	7b	Sport 14
19		★★★ Il giardino del sirena Set: Emrah Özbay, 2013	7b+	Sport 28m
20		★★★ See you next life Extension 1 of "Il giardino del sirena" (2nd pitch). Set: olivier, Sep 2014	7c	Sport 35m
21		Out of next life This is the line to an anchor just before the hard crux of "Out of energy" (3rd pitch). FA: Adrien Boulon	8a+	Sport
22		Out of energy Extension of "Out of next life" (4th pitch). Set: Klemen Bečan, Nov 2014	9a	SportProject 55m
23		Out of energy - variant A right variant of "Out of energy". Climb the first few bolts including the hard crux and then follow the right line of expansion bolts. Set: Sébastien Bouin	9a+	SportProject
24		Brocoli extension Extension of "Out of energy" (5th pitch). Set: Klemen Bečan, Nov 2014	9a	SportProject 70m
25		★★★ Rüzgar The line starting with the obvious pockets. Set: olivier, 2013	7b+	Sport 27m, 11
26		Toprak Extension of Rüzgar. Set: Nicolas Nastorg, Feb 2015	8a	Sport 45m
27		★★★ Meltem Set: olivier & Evren Kirazli, 2013	7b/b+	Sport 27m, 14
28		★★★ Meltemosore Extension of Meltem. Shares the anchor with "Zaman". Set: Nicolas Nastorg, Feb 2015	8a	Sport 45m, 22
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29		★★★ Turkish Moon Going up through the almost white crescent. Set: Werner Luneau & Adrien Boulon, Nov 2014	8c	Sport 30m, 16
30		★★★ Helmet and Katana The route name is written on the rock. Finishes at the big hole, watch out for the owl that might live in there . Set: Klemen Bečan, Nov 2014	8a	Sport 30m, 13
31		★★★ Zaman Extension of "Helmet and Katana". Shares the anchor with "Meltemosore". Set: Nicolas Nastorg, Feb 2015	8b	Sport 45m, 19
32		Limit of explosion Right extension of "Helmet and Katana" (2nd pitch). Set: Klemen Bečan, Nov 2014	9a	SportProject 55m
33		Over the limite Extension of "Limit of explosion" (3rd pitch). Grade to be confirmed. Set: Klemen Bečan, Nov 2014	9b	SportProject 70m
34		★★ Çeşme Starts with a slabby section followed by technical climbing and a short, steeper section with tufas to the anchor. Set: olivier, 2014	6c+	Sport 23m, 12
35		★ Kumpir Goes up the vertical section inside the cave. Set: olivier, 2014	6b+	Sport 20m, 8
36		★★★ Fort comme un tuc Same start as "Can Baba" but then head left before the anchor, to the big hole and the anchor of "Helmet and Katana". Set: Adrien Boulon, Feb 2015	8b+	Sport 30m, 13
37		★★ Zor Climb "Fort comme un tuc" and the extension called Zaman to make it Zor. Shares the anchor with "Meltemosore". Set: Nicolas Nastorg, Feb 2015	8b+/c	Sport 45m, 19
38		★★★ Can Baba The classic line at the bottom of the cave. Follows the line left of the obvious tufa. A must do. Set: Zorbey Aktuyun, 2013	6c+	Sport 25m, 9
39		★★★ Big Can Baba Extension of "Can baba". Climbs to the anchor of "Keurban". Set: Zorbey Aktuyun	8b+	Sport 40m, 18
40		★★ Liquide comme une flaque Just to the right of Can Baba on the less structured wall. Set: Benjamin Coup, Feb 2015	7b+	Sport 25m, 8
41		★★ What the mic mac Straight up and then a bit right trending to the anchor just below the big hole. Initially graded 7c. In 2021 a hold broke, making it rather 7c+. Set: olivier, 2014	7c+	Sport 25m, 10
42		Big Mac Extension of "What the mic mac". Continues just right of the big hole to join "Big Can Baba" and climbs to the anchor of "Keurban". Set: Nicolas Nastorg, Feb 2015	8b/b+	Sport 45m, 18
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		Route	Grade	Style		Selected ascents
43		★★★ Bouldervar Start off to the right of the big massive penis like hanging tufa through a small roof, sustain with a crux in the middle. Set: Werner Luneau & Nicolas Nastorg, 2014	7c+	Sport 28m, 11
44		★★★ Keurban Extension of Bouldervar. Climbs to the anchor of Big Can Baba. Set: Nicolas Nastorg, Feb 2015	8a+	Sport 45m
45		★★★ Testere Powerful and tricky. Shares the anchor with "La française des vieux". Set: Nicolas Nastorg, Jan 2015	7c	Sport 28m, 9
46		★★ La française des vieux Left trending line with awesome technical and poweful climbing. Shares the anchor with Testere. Set: Adrien Boulon, Nov 2015	8a	Sport 28m, 8
47		★★ Kanunsuz Starts between the first dark grey slabby tufas at the bottom of the wall and passes left of the stalagtite before the anchor. Set: Zorbey Aktuyun, 2014	7a	Sport 17m, 7
48		★★★ A muerte bicho Extension of Kanunsuz. Shares anchor with "Limit of explosion". Set: Adrien Boulon, Nov 2015	8b+	Sport 55m
49		★★★ Rockumantary Set: Zorbey Aktuyun, 2014	7c	Sport 25m, 11
50		★★★ Mediteranean Dream Another classic of the cave. Follow the line left of the round, dark grey tufa, then pass between the tufas to reach the last tricky section of the climb. This climb offers all styles in one! Set: Zorbey Aktuyun, 2013	8a	Sport 33m, 12
51		★★ Live like Jay Same start as Nefs but then left. Set: Zorbey Aktuyun, 2014	7b	Sport 24m, 11
52		★★★ Nefs Set: Zorbey Aktuyun, 2014	7c	Sport 32m, 15
53		★★★ Freed From Desire Extension of "Nefs". Goes up high to the top of the cave in the grey streak. Set: Adrien Boulon, Dec 2017 FA: Florence Pinet, 2018	8a+	Sport 50m, 2
54		Kayıp Aphrodite Set: Zorbey Aktuyun, 2014	8b+	Sport 33m, 15
55		★★★ Medusa Initially graded 7c but downgraded by Zorbey to 7b+. Set: Zorbey Aktuyun, 2014	7b+	Sport 35m, 15
56		Gorgon Extension of Medusa. Set: Zorbey Aktuyun	8a+	Sport 45m
57		★★★ Vendeta Set: Rafsta, Nov 2014	8a	Sport 32m, 15

1.1.4. Uzak Zürafa 30 routes in Cliff

Summary:

All Sport climbing

Lat / Long: 36.725313, 27.619810

description

Sector ranging from well bolted slabs for beginners to vertical and technical routes with some hard extensions. The left side of the cliff stays in the sun till late morning while the right side, closer to Can Baba, sees shade a bit earlier.

approach

Same as for Can Baba. Uzak Zürafa is actually the first sector you reach where the trail hits the impressive cliff. Some routes on the left but most to the right in direction Can Baba.

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1		★★ Aphrodite First pitch shares anchor with "Just perfect". This route has potential to be continued further up to the top of Indian Man. Set: olivier & Ulfi, Sep 2014	6b	Sport 87m, 3, 15
2		★★ Just perfect Runnels and pockets all the way on this long journey to the anchor of Aphrodite. Can obviously also be used as alternative pitch 1 to access pitch 2 of Aphrodite. Set: Anja Becan, Nov 2014	6b	Sport 37m, 14
3		★★ Gospa vrtnarka Set: Anja Becan, Nov 2014	6a	Sport 35m, 14
4		★★ Vieux Briscards Water runnels and pockets all the way... Set: Lucien Abbet & olivier, Jan 2016	6a	Sport 33m, 14
5		★★ Les pères Noel Starts where the path arrives at the rock. Just left of the bigger tree growing out of the rock. Set: Lucien Abbet & olivier, Jan 2016	5c	Sport 35m, 14
6		★★ Lodos Glue-in bolts all the way... Set: olivier, 2013	5c	Sport 40m, 13
7		★★ Salim Just a few meters to the right of Lodos on expansion bolts. Starts just left of the tree going to a big undercling flake and meanders the way up high. Set: olivier, 2013	5c	Sport 35m, 14
8		★★ Full Pocket Hike up a few meters and go left on the small ramp / ledge to a line of glue-ins. Set: olivier	6a	Sport 30m, 11
9		★★ What da funk Nice climbing on grey rock followed by some tufa style pockets. Set: Evren Kirazli, 2013	6a+	Sport 30m, 11
10		★ Baslamah Easier climbing to a distinct crux higher up. Set: Rafsta, 2014	6b+	Sport 30m, 12
11		★★ Göslamah Follow the crack line and then trend slightly left. Set: Rafsta, 2014	6a+	Sport 25m, 10
12		★ R.A.T Another line of glue-ins, starting on grey rock and after 4, 5 bolts continuing on yellowish and reddish rock. Set: Rafsta, Nov 2014	6a+/b	Sport 20m, 10
13		★★ Uzak Zurafa The route that has the big, deep hole just above bolt 2. Climb the grey slab up to an orange section where the crux is. Set: Zorbey Aktuyun, 2013	6b+	Sport 35m, 13
14		★★ Acipayam Set: Zorbey Aktuyun, 2013	7a	Sport 25m, 10
15		★★★ Piolet Same start as "Ilegal Man" but continues left at the 2nd last bolt. Set: Michel Piola	7a+	Sport 30m
16		★★ Ilegal Man Technical climbing on small holds on very abrasive rock, step anywhere and climb! Set: Zorbey Aktuyun, 2013	6c+	Sport 25m, 11
17		★★★ Tisane du soir Extension of "Ilegal Man". Set: Adrien Godat	7a+	Sport
18		★ Raki Broccoli A technical slab climb on ‘broccoli’ features. Set: olivier, Nov 2014	6c	Sport 22m, 11
19		★★★ Lonely Wolf Starts right where you hike up the last blocks before arriving at the level of the cave. Look for some tufas left above the anchor of Dionisos. The anchor is on the vertical section. Set: David Gambus, Dec 2014	7a+	Sport 30m, 11
20		★★ Fue buonito mientras duro 3 bolt extension of Lonely Wolf. Set: David Gambus, Dec 2014	8a	Sport 40m
21		Insomnio Turco Extension of "Fue buonito mientras duro". Set: David Gambus, Dec 2014	8c	Sport 60m
22		★★ Dionisos Small crimps, technical climbing at its finest. Set: olivier, Nov 2014	6b	Sport 20m, 9
23		★★ Efes efect Just 2 meters right of Dionisos. Set: olivier, Nov 2014	6b+	Sport 20m, 9
24		★★ Pocket Dog Another great technical climb, high feet, one or the other small crimp, great moves. Set: olivier, Nov 2014	6c	Sport 20m, 11
25		★★ Magic Room Left extension of Pocket Dog. Pass right of the anchor of Pocket Dog and clip the bolt there. Follow the left bolt-line with a small roof for this extension. Set: David Gambus, Dec 2014	8a	Sport 40m, 19
26		★★★ Respect Datça Middle extension of Pocket Dog. Pass right of the anchor of Pocket Dog and clip the bolt there. Follow up through the drak grey stripe from there. There is one more extension going out left and one more further right, all starting with this bolt. Set: David Gambus, Dec 2014	7c+	Sport 37m, 18
27		Nice Future Extension of "Respect Datça". Set: David Gambus, Dec 2014	8c+	Sport 55m
28		★★ Hayal Right extension of Pocket Dog. Pass right of the anchor of Pocket Dog and clip the bolt there. Follow up through the dark orange section of rock and follow the rightmost bolt-line. Set: Werner Luneau, Dec 2014	7c+	Sport 37m, 20
29		★★ La Rambo Small gastons and crimps all the way. First bolt is just under the undercling flake. Set: Rafsta, Nov 2014	7a	Sport 20m, 7
30		★★ El Bronson Another technical climb going up left of the big flake. The sting is in the last few bolts. Set: Rafsta, Nov 2014	7b	Sport 22m, 9

1.1.5. Shaman 35 routes in Cliff

Summary:

All Sport climbing

Lat / Long: 36.724652, 27.618721

description

Beautiful compact grey rock. This sector is high but the routes are bolted in 3 pitches, the lower pitches are between 5b and 7b, the middle ones between 6c+ and 7c, and the third ones above 7c. Great climbing for cold days as it is very sunny.

approach

Same as for "Uzak Zürafa" but just before you reach the cliff, take the obvious trail to the left, first flat and then going up along the cliff. Take the first turn-off to the right to reach the right end of Shaman, hard to miss.

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		Route	Grade	Style		Selected ascents
1		★ Yildiz Set: olivier, Mar 2015	5b	Sport 18m, 11
2		★ Kosmos Set: olivier, Mar 2015	5c	Sport 20m, 10
3		★ Baba Zula Set: olivier, Mar 2015	5c+	Sport 20m, 11
4		Gros chagrin Extension of Baba Zula. Set: Nicolas Nastorg, Mar 2015	8a	Sport 50m, 23
5		★ Bulut Set: olivier, Mar 2015	5c+	Sport 20m, 11
6		Zeki Extension of Bulut. Set: Nicolas Nastorg, Mar 2015	8a+	Sport 50m, 24
7		★ Parfum de gitanes Set: olivier, Mar 2015	6a	Sport 18m, 9
8		★★ Science friction Set: Nicolas Nastorg, Mar 2015	6b+	Sport 18m, 9
9		★★ El kedi Set: Nicolas Nastorg, Mar 2015	6b	Sport 18m, 9
10		★★★ L’homme chat Extension of "El kedi". Set: Nicolas Nastorg, Mar 2015	7a	Sport 40m, 20
11		★★ Nico3D Set: Nicolas Nastorg, Mar 2015	6a+	Sport 20m, 12
12		Arcator Extension of Nico3D (2nd pitch). Set: Nicolas Nastorg, Mar 2015	7c+	Sport 40m, 20
13		L3 Nator Extension of Arcator (3rd pitch). Set: Nicolas Nastorg, Mar 2015	8a	Sport 55m, 25
14		★ Escalator Same start as Nico3D but right (straight) exit. Starts at the crack / broken corner just left of the bulge. Set: Nicolas Nastorg, Mar 2015	6b	Sport 20m, 8
15		Remake up Extension of Escalator. Set: Nicolas Nastorg, Mar 2015	8a	Sport 45m, 21
16		Mercan dede Set: olivier, Jan 2015	6b+	Sport 20m, 11
17		Wazabi Extension of Mercan dede (2nd pitch). Set: Nicolas Nastorg, Mar 2015	7b	Sport 40m, 21
18		Orkinos Extension of Wazabi (3rd pitch). Shares anchor with "Be brave, escape!". Set: Nicolas Nastorg, Mar 2015	8a+	Sport 55m, 28
19		★ Serial kinder Shares anchor with "Never stop Köfteing". Set: olivier, Mar 2015	7a	Sport 20m, 11
20		Never stop Köfteing Shares anchor with "Serial kinder". The right route that starts in the bulge. Set: Adrien Boulon & Yannik Bonnin, Mar 2015	7c	Sport 20m, 10
21		★★ Zenith Set: Yannik Bonnin, Jan 2015	7a	Sport 20m, 12
22		★★★ Peter Pine Extension of Zenith. Set: Adrien Boulon, Mar 2015	7a+	Sport 40m, 22
23		★★ Sulh Set: Carla Häsler & olivier, Jan 2015	6b	Sport 20m, 11
24		★★ TomTom finger Extension of Sulh (2nd pitch). Set: Nicolas Nastorg, Mar 2015	7c	Sport 40m, 20
25		Be brave, escape! Left extension of "TomTom finger" (3rd pitch). Shares anchor with Orkinos. Set: Nicolas Nastorg, Mar 2015	8a+	Sport 55m, 26
26		Jeux d’enfants Right extension of "TomTom finger" (alternative 3rd pitch). Set: Nicolas Nastorg, Mar 2015	8b+	Sport 60m, 28
27		★ Görkova Set: Nicolas Nastorg, Mar 2015	7a+	Sport 33m, 12
28		★ Körfezi Extension of "Görkova". Set: Nicolas Nastorg, Mar 2015	7c	Sport 50m, 19
29		★★ Shaman Set: olivier, Mar 2015	6c	Sport 33m, 14
30		★★★ DJ shaman Extension of Shaman (2nd pitch). Set: Nicolas Nastorg, Mar 2015	7c+	Sport 50m, 21
31		Abusez moi ! Extension of "DJ shaman" (3rd pitch). Set: Nicolas Nastorg, Mar 2015	8a+	Sport 70m, 30
32		★★ Incantation Set: olivier, Mar 2015	7a+	Sport 33m, 14
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		Route	Grade	Style		Selected ascents
33		★★★ Incantation Revelation "Incantation" is a wonderful single pitch route on the right side of sector Shaman that was up opened up by Swiss climber, olivier in March 2015. Incantation Revelation is a high-quality multi-pitch extension of Incantation that continues to the top of Indian Man (The prominent cliff face in Datça). This was the first sport route that tackles the headwall in its entirety and was opened up in January of 2022 through a team effort by traveling Alaskan, German and British climbers. (Nick Weicht, Dani Feil & Cameron Clouston) Incantation Revelation can be done in three or four pitches, depending on whether or not one wants to skip the third pitch intermediate anchor. The climbing style is varied and rock quality is consistently high from top to bottom making for a wonderful climbing experience if one is able to tackle the grade. The bolt spacing is user-friendly and consistent with the president that has been on most routes in Datça. P1. 7a+, 20 bolts, 46 meters. Start up Incantation for a high-quality face climbing experience on glew-in bolts for 33 meters. Continue another 13 meters past the Incantation anchor on expansion bolts up the steep and sometimes intimidating looking face, trending slightly right near the top. Cauliflower rock may rough but there is a path through and a great deal of beautiful climbing beyond. In dry conditions you can enjoy jugs and side pulls to the right. If the tufa is seeping it may be a better option to punch straight up the face where you will discover a two bolt anchor that is located at the first large ledge in the dihedral directly above a cave. P2. 7a+/b, 14 bolts, 34 meters. Climb from the nice belay ledge and trend slightly left on steep balancey arete / inside corner moves. Pull onto high quality face climbing through vertical terrain before the angle eases off but the difficulty does not. Take your time at the ledge before firing off one last three bolt sequence at a steep arete before reaching a set of chains at a comfy belay. P3. 7a, 19 draws 44 meters. From the belay, follow bolts up the arete to a sloped ledge for an nice rest. Pull through a steep section of technical climbing before entering into a dihedral. At the 22 meter mark you will encounter a two-bolt anchor that can be used as an intermediate belay or continue for another 22 meters of 6c+ quality, steep climbing on the upper face to the top of the cliff. Descent: (Walk Off) If conditions are windy it is highly advised to walk off and avoid rope snag potential. Continue from the two bolt chain anchor at the top of the steep climbing and scramble an additional 10 meters. These fourth class moves are protected by 1 bolt and will lead to a two bolt anchor with no rap rings located beyond the top of the cliff. Walk / scramble third class terrain, trending left and uphillfor about 150 meters. Always stay within 10 meters of the ridge line until you reach the summit and be cautious not to knock loose rocks over the edge of the cliff where climbers may be located below. Continue to follow the ridge left and downhill for another 200 meters until you arrive at the saddle. From the saddle follow a trail and karens (rock piles) downhill staying roughly 10 m away from the base of the cliff and work your way to sector Nastrolopitheque. Continue on the well-established approach trail to Sektor Shaman. (Rappel) If wind is not a factor you can descend to the route using a variety of anchors from a variety of climbs including Incantation Revelation or Abusez moi ! The most straightforward is listed below. (80 meter rope) If you have an 80 meter rope rappel directly down the chain anchors of Incantation Revelation. Be sure to start with two short 22 meter raps that avoid rope snag potential. Mind your rope ends because the last last rap is a rope stretcher that will get you safely to the ramp below yet still give you a couple meters of easy scrambling before arriving at flat ground. Set: Nick Weicht, Dani Feil & Cameron Clouston, 7 Feb 2022	7b	Sport 120m, 3, 20
34		★★ Lahmacun sokak Same start as Incantation but directly right towards the big hole on top. Set: olivier, Mar 2015	6a	Sport 35m, 15
35		Dünya Dünya - After the dog that kept us company during our stay in Datça. Starts with “Lahmacun sokak” and traverses to the right. 7b (7a+obl.) 130m. This 7th grade multipitch takes you to the upper part of the south face of Indian man. Delicate slab climbing on the good quality grey limestone and some vertical climbing on pocketed yellow rock takes you almost to the top of the wall. Bring 17 quickdraws and a 70m rope. Descent with four 35m abseils to the left to the start of the route. Note: Climbing to the top of the wall is possible if you take a few cams (BD 3, 2 and 0.2) and a kingsling. Walking down, with some easy climbing, can be done to both sides of the mountain. The descent by abseiling down is more convenient though. Set: Rosemerijn Struijk & Sjors Verberg, 26 Feb 2022	7b	Sport 140m, 4, 17

1.1.6. Papinosaure 6 routes in Cliff

Summary:

All Sport climbing

Lat / Long: 36.724590, 27.618121

description

Just around the corner from Shaman you find slabby and vertical face climbing, very well bolted ideal for beginners.

approach

Same as for "Shaman" but continue the trail up for a little bit.

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		Route	Grade	Style		Selected ascents
1		Trous bas d’ours Set: olivier, Nov 2015	6a+	Sport 27m
2		Crackouille Set: olivier, Nov 2015	6b	Sport 27m
3		Fabulations libre Set: olivier, Nov 2015	6b+	Sport 29m
4		Erdictator Set: olivier, Nov 2015	6b+	Sport 35m
5		Dalouz Same start as Erdictator but then right. Set: olivier, Nov 2015	6c	Sport 35m
6		Diedro Set: olivier, Nov 2015	6a	Sport 36m

1.1.7. Nastrolopitheque 9 routes in Cliff

Summary:

All Sport climbing

Lat / Long: 36.724888, 27.617532

description

This is a small yellow cave, slightly overhanging with a few more easy routes further left on grey rock.

approach

One of the longer approaches in Datça. Follow the now steep path from Papinosaure up until you see the obvious cave.

		Route	Grade	Style		Selected ascents
Left Ramp These 3 routes are left (a bit further up) of the small cave on grey rock.
2		Nastrologik Set: Nicolas Nastorg, Nov 2015	5a	Sport 35m
3		★★★ Nastrolopitheque Set: Nicolas Nastorg, Nov 2015	5c	Sport 35m
4		Nastral Set: Nicolas Nastorg, Nov 2015	6a	Sport 35m
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Cave These are the routes in the obvious small cave.
6		Nastronator Set: Nicolas Nastorg, Nov 2015	8a	Sport 40m
7		Nastrodamus Set: Nicolas Nastorg, Nov 2015	7c	Sport 20m
8		In nasty veritas Set: Nicolas Nastorg, Nov 2015	7a	Sport 20m
9		Nastrophsichien Set: Nicolas Nastorg, Nov 2015	8b+	Sport 40m
10		Trop naz Set: Nicolas Nastorg, Nov 2015		SportProject 40m
11		Nastro le petit robot Set: Nicolas Nastorg, Nov 2015		SportProject 40m

1.2. Çocuklar 8 routes in Cliff

Summary:

Lat / Long: 36.724273, 27.623666

description

Çocuklar means kids in Turkish. This sector has easy access, a safe belay area, short and well bolted routes which fit perfectly for kids, beginners and more. On top of that it offers a great view of the cave of Can Baba.

approach

Drive and park as described for Indian Man. Approximately where the pull-out for 2 cars is on the right for Can Baba you will see a trail going up on the other side of the road. Initially it might be hard to see but is very well marked and built with nice steps. It leads you directly to the cliff.

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		Route	Grade	Style		Selected ascents
1		★★ Bade su Set: Aykut Özalp, 2014	4b	Sport 10m
2		★ Nefes Set: olivier, 2014	5a	Sport 10m
3		★ Yigit Set: Aykut Özalp, 2014	5a+	Sport 15m
4		★ Noa Set: Aykut Özalp, 2014	5b	Sport 15m
5		★ Eva Set: olivier, 2014	5c	Sport 15m
6		★ Mercan Set: olivier, 2014	6a+	Sport 15m
7		★★ Anne için Set: olivier, 2014	6c	Sport 15m
8		★★ Baba Için Set: olivier, 2014	7a+	Sport 15m

1.3. Karia Yolu 2 routes in Cliff

Summary:

Lat / Long: 36.721324, 27.620921

description

This is the wall facing Can Baba. This big pinnacle has only 2 multipitch routes yet but waiting for more, trad, mixed or fully bolted. "Match lunules" is already the big classic in Datca.

approach

Drive in and park as for Can Baba or continue for about 200m more and park on the right near the water source.

"Match Lunules" starts directly right of the water source, right behind a bigger tree you will find the first bolt.

"Mekanim Datça Olsun" starts a bit left of the water source.

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		Route	Grade	Style		Selected ascents
1		Mekanim Datça Olsun Bolted ground to top by Zorbey Aktuyun and Muammer Yalcin from Izmir. Zorbey Bolt it and on-sighted it at the same time. Take some cams (0.5, 0.75), a set of stoppers, helmet, 2x 50m rope in case of descent into the route, 10 quick draws North face shadow until 2pm in summer Set: Zorbey Aktuyun & Muammer Yalcin	6b+	Sport 220m, 6
2		★★ Match Lunules 35 bolts and 35 fixed rope sand-clock; Start is 15m right of the water tape. 2x40m Rope, 15 Quickdraws, Slings (2x 60cm, 2x 120cm), few pieces of rope to change the fixed sand-clocks just in case. Walk down (little trail), follow the cairns. Set: olivier, Martin Rigault & Etienne Toutan, 4 Apr 2016	6b	Sport 150m, 6

1.4. Aslama 9 routes in Cliff

Summary:

Lat / Long: 36.718241, 27.614700

description

Aslama means to give oneself in Turkish. The area comprises of two sectors which offer a variety of climbing styles on good rock. The climbing tends to be technical and the area has one of the shortest approaches in the area. The Aslama sector comes into the shade after late morning first with the Kayra sector following in the late afternoon. A wide range of grades are available from 5c – 8a, with routes like Datça Dogs, Tengri and Kayra standing out for their quality.

approach

Continue along the road after the parking for Can Baba until there is a turn off to the left by a large boulder (Karian Trial 36.71725, 27.61541). Park here and follow the path on the righthand side of the road opposite the large boulder (marked with a cairn). Follow the path diagonally uphill until it starts to flatten and curve to the left and arrives at a large cairn on the left. From here follow the path up and leftwards, the cliff can be clearly seen. The first sector arrived at is Aslama and the routes are listed from left to right, for Kayra Sector follow the cliff leftwards and down for 100 meters.

history

Initially developed by Matthew Burson in January of 2024.

		Route	Grade	Style		Selected ascents
Kayra The routes further to the left from Aslama main sector.
2		★★★ Tengri Warning Flora and Fauna: Nature conservation Set: Matthew Burson & Onur Yurtbasi, Jan 2024	6b	Sport 20m, 10
3		★★★ Kayra Set: Matthew Burson & Onur Yurtbasi, Jan 2024	7c	Sport 20m, 10
4		Mergen Set: Matthew Burson & Onur Yurtbasi, Jan 2024	6b	Sport 18m, 9
Aslama Main Sector The first cliff you reach when hiking up.
6		★★★ Kormos Set: Matthew Burson & Onur Yurtbasi, Jan 2024	8a	Sport 18m, 9
7		★★★ Aslama FA: Matthew Burson & Onur Yurtbasi, Jan 2024	6c+	Sport 20m, 10
8		★★ Onur & Obey Set: Matthew Burson & Onur Yurtbasi, Jan 2024	5c	Sport 20m, 11
9		★★★ Datça Dogs Set: Matthew Burson & Onur Yurtbasi, Jan 2024	6a	Sport 18m, 9
10		★★★ The Sleeping Lyon Set: Matthew Burson & Onur Yurtbasi, Jan 2024	6b	Sport 18m, 10
11		★★ Teke Set: Matthew Burson & Onur Yurtbasi, Jan 2024	6a+	Sport 18m, 9
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1.5. Domuzbükü 14 routes in Cliff

Summary:

Lat / Long: 36.717083, 27.616979

description

Beautiful sharp rock facing north west in the shade till 15:00. This is one of the morning cliffs for summer.

approach

Continue along the road after the parking for Can Baba until there is a turn off to the left (with the signs for the Karian trail). Park on the left before the turn off (36.71725, 27.61541). Hike for about 80 meters on the road going left and find a trail (typically there are cairns) going up on the left. The trail is relatively faint at times but leads directly to the right end of the cliff. Scramble up on the last few meters to the comfortable ledge.

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		Route	Grade	Style		Selected ascents
Upper Sector Climb down on the left side of the cliff (cairn) and hike up to reach the upper sector.
2		★★ Bal Set: olivier, Jul 2014	6a+	Sport 20m, 11
3		★★ Badem Set: olivier, Jul 2014	6c	Sport 20m, 10
4		★★ Eski Datça Set: olivier, Jul 2014	6b	Sport 20m, 9
5		★★ Cnide Set: olivier, Jul 2014	6b	Sport 20m, 8
Lower Sector These are the routes on the main wall.
7		★★ Karaarslan 3 On the far left, starting with the broken yellow / orange rock. Sharp rock to climbing on water runnels. Set: olivier, 2014	6b	Sport 23m, 11
8		★ Ilbis Sharp rock at lower, more difficult section leads on easier climbing on water runnels. Set: Aykut Özalp, 2014	6b+/c	Sport 18m, 9
9		★★ Yabanci Set: olivier, 2014	6c	Sport 19m, 10
10		★★ Yaban Domuz Amazing climbing to the top of the cliff. Pull hard low down and enjoy the runnels higher up. Set: olivier, 2014	6c+/7a	Sport 25m, 14
11		Radical Deyus Set: Zorbey Aktuyun, 2014	8a	Sport 20m, 8
12		Bafa Bros Set: Zorbey Aktuyun & Musti, 2014	8a+	Sport 20m, 8
13		Project Set: Andreass, 12 Feb		SportProject
14		★★ Karakulak The first of the 3 7b's at the right end of the cliff. Nice climbing through the first few bolts leads to the crux and intense climbimg on partially sharp holds to the anchor. Set: olivier, 2014	7b	Sport 18m, 11
15		★★ Tilki Set: olivier, 2014	7b	Sport 20m, 11
16		Kartal Set: olivier, 2014	7b+	Sport 20m, 8

1.6. Karain 16 routes in Cliff

Summary:

Lat / Long: 36.716015, 27.617776

description

Beautiful small cave, easy access, sheltered from north wind. Don't forget to climb "croods".

approach

Continue along the road after the parking for Can Baba until there is a turn off to the left (with the signs for the Karian trail). Park on the left before the turn off - same as for Domuzbükü (36.71725, 27.61541). Hike for about 300 meters on the road going left (pass the trail for Domuzbükü) and find the trail (typically there are cairns) going up on the left. The trail leads directly to the cave.

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		Route	Grade	Style		Selected ascents
1		Pul biber Set: Carla Häsler & olivier, Jan 2015	6a+	Sport 15m, 10
2		★★ Eep Set: olivier, Nov 2014	6b+	Sport 15m, 9
3		Momo Set: Yannik Bonnin, Jan 2015	7c+	Sport 18m, 8
4		Zoumba Set: Werner Luneau, Nov 2014	8a+	Sport 18m, 9
5		Roof Proof Set: Werner Luneau, Nov 2014	8c	Sport 25m, 13
6		Yalin Set: Nicolas Nastorg, Apr 2015	8a+	Sport 20m
7		Karain Set: Nicolas Nastorg, Apr 2015	8b	Sport 30m
8		Transatlantique Set: Nicolas Nastorg, Jan 2015	7c+	Sport 25m
9		Ne var Set: Nicolas Nastorg, Apr 2015	7c+	Sport 20m
10		Ne yok Set: Nicolas Nastorg, Apr 2015	8c	Sport 25m
11		Kirlangiçlar Set: olivier, Apr 2015	7b/b+	Sport 15m, 7
12		★★★ Croods Set: olivier, Nov 2014	7c+	Sport 25m, 11
13		Sakinca Set: Nicolas Nastorg, Apr 2015	9a	SportProject 25m, 10
14		★★ Crrraaack ! Set: olivier, Nov 2014	7a+	Sport 25m, 14
15		Bir el yaptim Set: Nicolas Nastorg & Capucine Cotteaux, Jan 2015	7c	Sport 15m, 9
16		Bolt shit Set: Nicolas Nastorg & Capucine Cotteaux, Jan 2015	7b+	Sport 15m, 8

1.7. Sucuk 21 routes in Cliff

Summary:

Lat / Long: 36.716669, 27.600720

description

The best morning (shadow) cliff for hot days, all grades available here and probably the best 7a+ and 7c+ around.

approach

Continue on the road from the parking for Can Baba for a total of 2.2km, passing straight at the junction with the signs for Karia Yolu (the long distance hiking trail) and then taking a left at the next Y-junction from where the road climbs up the hill. Park at a nice flat spot on the right or directly 50m further up in the left hairpin turn where the trail starts (36.71561, 27.60323).

Follow this well marked, almost flat trail towards the cliff.

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		Route	Grade	Style		Selected ascents
1		Ilyd Set: Rafsta, 2014	7c+	Sport 25m, 10
2		★★★ Les merveilles de la péninsule Great line starting with a slab before the first powerful overhang kicks in. Make your way up going left and right to a small surprise at the anchor. Set: olivier, 2014	7a	Sport 24m, 12
3		★★★ Confusion Follow the dark grey stripe above the grey slab. Set: olivier, 2014	7a	Sport 24m, 13
4		★★ Saliangoz Starts just 2 meters right of the dark grey stripe. Climb up the grey slab (no bolts) and engage the slightly overhanging orange broken rock of great quality. Set: olivier, 2014	6b	Sport 24m, 11
5		★★ tiptop Starts on the hey slab and trends slightly left at bolt 4 and 5 before going up high. Very homogeneous. Set: olivier, 2014	6a	Sport 25m, 13
6		★★ FisFis Great climbing on broken edges and ledges. Good footwork will make it an easier climb. Set: olivier, 2014	6a+	Sport 25m, 13
7		★★ Sucukcuk One of the shorter routes on this wall, passing left of the small pine tree. Very well bolted with a distinct crux in the upper third. Set: Allison Derlot, 2014	6a+	Sport 18m, 11
8		★★ Karia yolu A great line on nice grey rock with good holds and feet. Set: Rafsta, 2014	6a+	Sport 20m, 9
9		★★ Thrace In the corner just where the grey slab ends and the yellow overhang begins. Follow the slightly overhanging crack / corner to an easier grey slab. Set: olivier, 2014	6b+	Sport 24m, 13
10		MiniMalt Set: Zorbey Aktuyun, 2014	7a	Sport 17m, 9
11		★★ Içine gir Passes right of the big hole and the small roof. Set: olivier, 2014	7b/b+	Sport 25m, 12
12		★★★ Badman Set: Rafsta, 2014	7b+	Sport 25m, 11
13		★★ Never stop brainstorming Set: Werner Luneau, 2014	8a+	Sport 25m, 11
14		Never stop cleaning Set: Adam Okrasinski, Oct 2014	8c	Sport 25m, 10
15		Trompe l’oeil Set: Werner Luneau, 2014	7c+	Sport 25m, 9
16		Esekarisi Set: Adam Okrasinski, Oct 2014	8c	Sport 25m, 10
17		Captain hook Set: Rafsta, 2014	8c	Sport 25m, 12
18		★★ Sucuk Power The masterpiece on this wall. Make your way to the 2 big holes and then hold on for the rest of the steep section before you finish on a grey slab. Set: olivier, 2014	7c	Sport 25m, 9
19		★★★ Flat cat On the far right of the yellow overhang. Starts just left of the obvious tufa with big holes and then passes right before ending on a grey slab. Great climbing! Set: olivier, 2014	7a+	Sport 25m, 11
20		★★ Toucourtoudur Short route on the far right of the overhang with an anchor just where the steep part ends. Set: olivier, 2014	7a+	Sport 12m, 6
21		★★ Pamuk alé ! On the far right, climbs grey rock with broken edges and sidepulls. Set: olivier, 2014	6a	Sport 16m, 9